2 Peter 1:7 KJV
And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
2 Peter 1:7 KJV
The word "brotherly kindness" speaks of fraternal affection. It is slightly different from Agape, which is unconditional love. This is a fondness for the brethren, a bond formed by a shared desire to do the will of the Father. David and Jonathan exemplified this affectionate love in 1 Samuel 20:17. Jonathan loved David at the expense of his right to the throne and his relationship with his father, because of the shared desire for God's will. David replicated this kindness to him by caring for his offspring after he was dead. The brethren is the strongest fraternity since the beginning of time, and it is bounded by a code of unfeigned love.
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